What is the meaning of solitary wave?

noun

  • Physics) a quantum of energy or quasiparticle that can be propagated as a traveling wave in nonlinear systems and is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance; does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate. (
    • usage: "soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure"
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